Licensed Veterinary Technician

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician

ROC Pet Rehab

Rochester, NY

Full-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which includes a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Job Duties:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicating and educating clients on treatments and therapies
• Monitoring and assessing patient’s status
• Assist with and perform treatments and therapies on pets including but not limited to: Manual therapy, laser treatments, and underwater treadmill.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary technician licensure required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• Has professional yet upbeat demeanor, promoting a positive attitude among coworkers
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About Have a Heart Animal Hospital

At ROC Pet Rehab, we provide rehabilitation to cats and dogs in the greater Rochester area.

ROC Pet Rehab offers high-quality rehabilitation treatment for cats and dogs in the greater Rochester area. Our mission is to provide a “pawsitive” path to better health and wellness for pets in need of rehabilitative and therapeutic care. At ROC Pet Rehab, we practice a holistic approach that focuses on the physical and emotional wellness of your pet. Our experienced team works diligently to provide advanced medical and alternative therapies in a pet-friendly environment that promotes healing and restoration.

At ROC Pet Rehab, our top priority is to help your pet recover quickly, feel better, and enjoy a renewed quality of life. We treat a variety of conditions that benefit from rehabilitative therapy. If your pet has mobility issues, chronic pain, age-related problems, or is recovering from injury or surgery, bring them to ROC Pet Rehab for Acupuncture, Laser Therapy, Chiropractic care, Pain Management, and more.

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams' power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service – delivering exceptional service
• Empathy – leading with care
• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy – be a source of light
• Exploration – learn to fuel growth
• Team – connect for success

Read more about us here.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $20-25/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.